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Rape and Robbery Conviction: Victim Testimony and Penalties for Heinous Crimes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape and robbery with rape, victim testimony credibility, alibi defense, and penalties under RA 7659.
Robbery With Rape and Forcible Abduction: Lessons From People v. Napud
A 2001 Supreme Court ruling explains why the absence of physical injuries does not defeat a rape charge, and how robbery with rape is punished.
THE Perils OF Identification Safeguarding Rights IN Robbery With Rape Cases
Intent Matters Distinguishing Robbery With Rape From Separate Crimes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a sexual assault followed by taking property is one complex crime or separate offenses.
Robbery With Rape: How Intimidation Proves Lack of Consent in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how intimidation, not physical force, suffices to prove lack of consent in robbery with rape cases.
Positive Identification Prevails Over Alibi in Robbery with Rape Conviction
Supreme Court affirms robbery with rape conviction, ruling that positive identification by the victim outweighs the defense of alibi.
Identifying Perpetrators Upholding Convictions IN Robbery With Rape Through Credible Witness Testimony
The Supreme Court affirms robbery with rape convictions, ruling that credible witness identification prevails over alibi and minor inconsistencies.
Home Invasion and Victims' Rights: Understanding Robbery with Rape in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains robbery with rape, a special complex crime, and the rights of victims in home invasion cases.
Robbery With Rape in the Philippines: Understanding the Complexities and Victims Rights
The Supreme Court explains when rape accompanies robbery as a single crime, and affirms victims' rights and evidentiary rules.
Credibility of Child Rape Victims: Why Trial Court Observations Matter in Philippine Rape Cases
The Supreme Court affirms that a rape victim's credible testimony alone can sustain a conviction, and explains conspiracy in robbery with rape.
Robbery with Rape: When All Co-Conspirators Are Liable for the Rape
The Supreme Court explains when a co-conspirator in robbery is also liable for rape committed on the occasion of the robbery.
When Innocent Presence Becomes Guilt: Conspiracy in Robbery with Rape in Philippine Law
A look at how Philippine courts treat a co-robber who did not commit rape but is held liable for robbery with rape.
Rape and Robbery: How Philippine Courts Determine Criminal Intent
A look at how the Supreme Court distinguished rape from robbery with rape, and why the accused's original intent matters in criminal prosecution.
How Philippine Courts Weigh Identification and Alibi in Robbery with Rape Cases
A 1996 Supreme Court ruling clarifies when victim identification prevails over alibi and how courts distinguish robbery from robbery with rape.